Community LGBTQ+ communities to be recognised in Census 2021 For the first time, local-level information on the proportion of the population that is LGBTQ+ will be gathered in the next census, which takes place on March 21 with results available in 2022 By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News MP urges government to ban conversion therapy A handful of MPs have urged UK prime minister Boris Johnson to ban LGBTQ+ conversion therapy, as well as address several other commitments the government has made. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News US reintroduces Equality Act The US Equality Act has been formally introduced to the national House of Representatives by out gay congressman David Cicilline and senator Jeff Merkley. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Black LGBTQ+ students attacked during Zoom meeting A group of black and LGBTQ+ students from the University of Edinburgh were virtually attacked when their Zoom meeting was hijacked by people who shouted racist and anti-LGBTQ+ slurs. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News UK LGBTQ+ rights progress halting due to transphobia ILGA-Europe’s 10th annual report found the UK has dropped significantly in the equality index, moving from the top spot several years ago to 10th place now. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Historic court ruling for LGBTQ+ rights in Jamaica A human rights advocacy court has ruled that Jamaica’s criminalisation of same-sex relations violates the rights of its LGBTQ+ citizens By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Warwickshire Pride sets up food parcel scheme Warwickshire Pride, has set up an emergency food parcel scheme to help LGBTQ+ locals By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts Royal Pavilion Estate awarded £1million The National Lottery Heritage Fund awards the city’s Royal Pavilion Estate regeneration an additional £1 million from its Heritage Capital Kickstart Fund By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts New film to explore the life & work of Frida Kahlo The film is a journey through the life of a true icon and chance for viewers to discover her art, and uncover the truth behind her often turbulent life By Graham Robson • 1 min read
General News Research finds LGBTQ+ youth in mental health crisis New research from national LGBTQ+ charity, Just Like Us, has found young queer people are increasingly struggling with their mental health during the pandemic. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts City Council gives evidence to Parliament Brighton & Hove City Council has given evidence to Parliament about the unprecedented damage caused by the pandemic to its night-time economy By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Wales makes vaccine easier to access for those with HIV The Welsh Government announce people living with HIV can get their Covid-19 vaccine without having to disclose their HIV status to a GP if they do not want to. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
